On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 23:01:19 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:
> On 2/1/2015 9:47 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:43:35 -0500, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> On 2/1/2015 1:31 PM, sf wrote:
> >>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:22:32 -0500, jmcquown >
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I don't understand why a shopping list on a cell phone would *need* to
> >>>> sync with the computer. She's not carrying the computer with her to the
> >>>> store.
> >>>
> >>> The phone goes with me to the store. I prefer using a larger
> >>> keyboard, especially when adding more than one item to a list, so that
> >>> means I use the computer. The tablet is often with me in the kitchen
> >>> because I'm using a recipe that is either from the internet or from
> >>> the recipe folder that's stored on my Google Drive.... which syncs
> >>> with my computer too. In fact, all three devices sync. Change
> >>> something on one and I've changed it on all of them. I like that!
> >>> Funny how non-techie me can understand syncing and the advantages it
> >>> has for me better than a lot of old farts here who claim to be more
> >>> technologically savvy than I am.
> >>>
> >> I sure don't claim to be more tech savvy. I simply find it easier to
> >> write a list. I keep the list in a small spiral notebook which is in my
> >> purse (and my purse is always where I can find it). I add to it when I
> >> think of things I want to buy. No typing required. I don't have
> >> electronic devices all over the house. What works for you works for
> >> you, except when it doesn't. Paper and pen will always work. 
> >>
> > You don't even use a cellphone, so what's the point of talking about
> > an app for one.
> >
> For your information, I *did* own a "smartphone" for a while. It had a
> touchscreen and full keyboard. I know what they are and I know what
> they can do. Even if I *could* get a good signal I don't really see the
> point. Yours didn't sync. Boo hoo. I don't have the problems you do.
> My brain + pen & paper sync just fine.
>
Funny how Luddites all think alike.
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A kitchen without a cook is just a room